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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.26, 1,252.38 and 697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.26, 1,252.38 and 697.44 is: 962.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.26 : 1,252.38 = 697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.26/1,252.38 = 697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.26x = 1,252.38 × 697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.26x = 873,459.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,459.91/907.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.74

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